Glenn K. Otis
Glenn Kay Otis (born March 15, 1929 in Plattsburgh , New York , † February 21, 2013 in Carlisle , Pennsylvania ) was an American officer and general in the US Army . He last served from 1983 to 1988 as Commander-in-Chief of the 7th US Army in Heidelberg , also known as the United States Army Europe (USAREUR). He was also the commanding general of NATO's Central Army Group . His title was CINCUSAREUR / COMCENTAG (Commander in Chief United States Europe, Commander Central Army Group).
Life
In 1946, Glenn Otis joined the US Army as an ordinary soldier. He was stationed in Korea. In 1949 he was selected to study at the US Military Academy at West Point , from which he graduated as a lieutenant in 1953. He also studied mathematics at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute . He also graduated from Command and General Staff College in 1965 . As an officer, he went through all ranks from lieutenant to four-star general. He was used in the Vietnam War, where he was part of the 25th Infantry Division during the Tet Offensive . Within the division, he commanded the 3rd squadron of the 4th Cavalry armored unit . He was involved in heavy fighting with his unit.
In 1974 Otis, now Brigadier General, became director of the XM1 Main Battle Tank Program . In this project, the M1 Abrams tank was developed. From 1976 to 1978 he held a general staff post at Fort Leavenworth ( Deputy Chief of Staff, Combined Arms Combat Development Agency ). In 1978 and 1979 Otis was major general in command of the 1st Panzer Division , which was then stationed in Germany. He then worked from 1979 to 1981 in the Army Ministry as Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations and Plans . This was followed by his appointment as Commander of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command . He held this position as a four-star general from 1981 to 1983. On April 15, 1983, Otis succeeded Frederick J. Kroesen as the new Commander-in-Chief of the American Army in Europe (USAREUR). His headquarters were in the Keyes Building of the Campbell Barracks in Heidelberg. At the same time he also took command of the Central Army Group. He held this post until June 23, 1988. He then went into retirement. After his military service he was a member of the Army Science Board . In 2000, he also served as an advisor to a subcommittee of the United States House Committee on Armed Services . Glenn Otis died in Carlisle on February 21, 2013.
Awards
General Otis was awarded the following medals and decorations during his service:
Web links
- Glenn K. Otis in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Otis, Glenn K. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Otis, Glenn Kay |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American officer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 15, 1929 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Plattsburgh , New York |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 21, 2013 |
| Place of death | Carlisle , Pennsylvania |